The Indian government has long insisted that the social hierarchy has no place in the country, which banned caste discrimination in 1950.

India’s caste system has roots in Hindu scriptures, and historically sorted the population into a hierarchy that defined people’s occupations, where they can live and who they can marry based ...

Investigating caste issues is crucial for understanding India's socioeconomic dynamics and addressing systemic inequalities.

(CNN) — For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling.